Understanding International Politics and Game Theory Dynamics
School
Stony Brook University**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
POL 101
Subject
Political Science
Date
Dec 12, 2024
Pages
2
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International Politics● Definition: Focuses on political phenomena occurring predominantly between countries, such as diplomacy, conflict, and international cooperation.Game Theory● Definition: A scientific study of strategic behavior, essential for understanding interactions where individuals' choices depend on anticipating others' actions.● Key Assumptions:1. Players are rational and self-interested.2. Players assume others are also rational and self-interested.● Components of a Game:1. Players: Individuals or entities involved in the strategic situation.2. Strategies: The set of actions each player can take.3. Payoffs: Outcomes or rewards players receive based on their choices.Politics● Definition: A subset of human behavior involving power and influence.● Characteristics:○ Occurs when individuals cannot achieve goals without influencing or resisting the influence of others.○ Extends beyond government to any strategic interactions with interdependence.Exit, Voice, Loyalty (EVL) Theory● Concept: Explains how individuals respond to changes or dissatisfaction, particularly with governance.● Options for Citizens:1. Exit: Leave or withdraw from the situation.2. Voice: Attempt to improve the situation by expressing dissatisfaction.3. Loyalty: Remain committed despite the situation.Analyzing EVL Theory1. Backward Induction:○ Start at the final decision in a scenario and work backward to anticipate actions.2. Citizen’s Decision Tree:
○ Exit: Receive payoff of E.○ Loyal: Receive payoff of 0.○ Voice: Receive payoff of 1-cif the government responds positively.3. Government’s Decision Tree:○ Respond Positively: Receives payoff L.○ Ignore: Receives payoff 1, anticipating the citizen’s likely exit.4. Credible Exit Threat:○ Exists when E > 0.○ Influences government behavior only when the government depends on the citizen’s cooperation (L > 1).The EVL theory examines the strategic interactions and anticipated responses between citizens and the government, shedding light on power dynamics and decision-making.